Thames Waterside Bar & Grill

Name: Thames Waterside Bar & Grill
Address: 251 Thames St, Bristol, RI, United States, 02809
Telephone: (401) 253-4523
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (1022)

$30 and under

American

251 Thames St, Bristol, RI 02809

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2 people

Jul 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 62 times today

About this restaurant

Great for outdoor dining
Lively
Great for scenic views

Thames Waterside Bar & Grill specializes in seafood dishes. Along with lobster rolls, crab cakes and grilled salmon, you can also choose from an array of American classics such as burgers, pizza and nachos. Its full-service bar provides beer, wine and cocktail options that include sangrias, margaritas and a signature rum punch. Offering a relaxing ambience, Thames Waterside Bar & Grill provides picturesque views of Narragansett Bay and Bristol Harbor. Dine indoors or outdoors on its spacious deck or rooftop. At times, live music and entertainment are also featured in the bar area. Thames Waterside Bar & Grill is open for lunch, dinner and latenight meals.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Daily 11:30 am–1:00 am
Phone number
(401) 253-4523
Website
http://www.thameswaterside.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Ben Wachter

Location
251 Thames St, Bristol, RI 02809
Neighborhood
Bristol
Cross street
State St
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,022 people are saying

Thames Waterside Bar & Grill reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.0Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Bristol County
Best Overall
Bristol County
Best Ambiance
Bristol County
Good for groups
Bristol County
Healthy
Bristol County
Great for outdoor dining
Bristol County
Good for special occasions
Bristol County
Lively
Bristol County
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Thames Waterside Bar & Grill offers a "spectacular vibe and water views" that guests love, along with "excellent" food like fresh lobster rolls. While some menu items can vary, standout dishes like the steak sandwich and arugula salad with grilled shrimp delight guests. "Wonderful service" complements the beautiful location.

1,022 Reviews

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Lynne VIP
Greater Boston10 reviews
3.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I'm afraid that the location is great and the drinks are good but the food is only ok. We loved the setting but we would probably eat somewhere else next time. Service was very good but we were seated right outside of the bathrooms and since this is a drinking establishment there was a lot of traffic!
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Kathy VIP
Greater Boston40 reviews
1.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
We went there before the fireworks it started stormy and they allowed all the people in. It clearly did not meet fire code as I could not even eat my meal there were people all over me bumping my chair our table. We just got up and left. There was no crowd control from the management. The bar was 5 deep and half the overflow was not eating they were just socializing. As paying customers we deserved to eat in peace.
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Kathy VIP
Greater Boston2 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Location is beautiful, waitress, Allie, was wonderful. Only flaw was my husband said when he was in the men’s room a kitchen staffer used the facilities and walked out without washing his hands. Making us wonder if we will return.
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Robert
Portland / Oregon20 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The grilled chicken BLT was great. Our server was very attentive. Also loved the music and view upstairs
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michael
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great atmosphere on the water. The food was excellent and the server was great (can’t remember her name). My friend who is visiting from Chicago said this was the best ranch dressing he’s ever had. The lobster rolls were fresh and bursting with claw meat. The Palomas were also excellent. Great place to go.
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Hilary
Greater Boston11 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always enjoy eating outside at Thames. I had the humus plate which was very good and plentiful and my husband enjoyed the steak sandwich. It's a wonderful way to spend a nice Sunday afternoon and then a stroll through the shops.
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Erica VIP
Greater Boston26 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We go here at least once a summer because the vibe and water views while you eat are spectacular. The food can be hit or miss. I had a terrific salad, but it was literally the only thing interesting on the menu. We started with the disappointing lobster & corn fritters--there was no lobster or even lobster flavor to be found. For $20, I'd like more than corn. Other meals were fine but not amazing. If this place stepped up the food game, would be a solid 5 stars, but we will return for the location anyway.
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David VIP
Greater Boston4 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was great. The only issue was the price for the drinks that we purchased at the bar before dinner. $37.00 for two mixed drinks. Dinner prices were fine but I did think the drink prices were a little too expensive.
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Bonni VIP
Greater Boston3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
great service,good food Can’t beat the view Limited wine list,but improving Try the lobster salad
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Joseph
Jacksonville / Northeast Florida3 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food was good, however the menu had limited choices
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Thames Waterside Bar & Grill is rated 4.5 stars by 1022 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 62 times today

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251 Thames St, Bristol, RI 02809

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
State St
Neighborhood
Bristol
Hours of operation
Daily 11:30 am–1:00 am
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Ben Wachter
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thameswaterside.com/
Phone number
(401) 253-4523

Thames Waterside Bar & Grill

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